NHTSA Complaint #11659780 — 2018 CADILLAC ESCALADE
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11659780 |
| Vehicle | 2018 CADILLAC ESCALADE |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 70,142 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the lifters had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rod bearings had failed, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,142.
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